Navigating Tough Times: Supporting Your Family Through Financial Stress
We all know the economy is tough right now. I previously wrote about how to discuss job loss with children. Tough conversations have to be conducted, but how? Often parents feel anxiety over their financial situation and try to unload some of the burden on their children. Parents must walk a fine line between disclosing too much and making their children feel insecure and confused, and not disclosing enough and therefore having to pretend that everything is ok.
Book Recommendation
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind is a great read that helps you learn how to cultivate a healthy emotional and intellectual child development.
In Therapy With Marina, You Can
- Reflect on your own childhood experiences with money: Understand how past messages shape your current perspective.
- Learn to navigate difficult conversations with your children: Discover how to communicate honestly while maintaining their sense of security.
- Role-play effective communication techniques: Practice having these crucial conversations in a safe and supportive environment.
- Address underlying anxieties and stressors: Gain tools to manage your own emotional well-being during challenging times.
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Contact Marina Edelman, LMFT, today for a confidential consultation.
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